- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmi, IL
Jefferson Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170850000470
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Attendance Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Carmi · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 158
- students enrolled
Jefferson Attendance Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Attendance Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carmi, IL.
School address
District: Carmi-White County Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170850000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jefferson Attendance Center shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 170850000470 · Carmi, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmi-White County High School (419 students)
Jefferson Attendance Center shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmi-White Co
Carmi-White County High School
419 students
- Washington Att
Washington Attendance Center
269 students
- Carmi White Cn
Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch
188 students
- Lincoln Attend
Lincoln Attendance Center
176 students
- This school 158
Jefferson Attendance Center
158 students
- Prekindergarte 72
Prekindergarten Facility
72 students
What this shows Jefferson Attendance Center reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Attendance Center compares
Jefferson Attendance Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Jefferson Attendance Center is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Carmi-White County Cusd 5 reports $14,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Attendance Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Attendance Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prekindergarten Facility | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmi
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Attendance Center
How many students attend Jefferson Attendance Center?
Jefferson Attendance Center has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmi, IL. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Attendance Center is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Attendance Center is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Carmi, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Attendance Center?
Jefferson Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Attendance Center rank among elementary schools in Carmi?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Attendance Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carmi, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carmi on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmi-White County Cusd 5?
Besides Jefferson Attendance Center, Carmi-White County Cusd 5 also operates Carmi-White County High School (419 students), Washington Attendance Center (269 students), and Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch (188 students). See the Carmi-White County Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.